With the art market in a rut, participating in art fairs is a more risky venture than ever for a gallery. Nevertheless, José Freire, owner of Team Gallery in SoHo, would never think of sitting out Art Basel Miami Beach. Nor is he willing to play it t
Nov 26, 2009 in History
The art market reached a frenzied peak in 2006, with big ticket items often selling out within the opening minutes of an art fair. The scene was repeated again and again--the press of bodies at the gates, followed by the mad rush of collectors to the
Nov 26, 2009 in History
To attend an art fair like Art Basel Miami Beach is to battle the effects of over-stimulation. In addition to the parties and peripheral happenings during the fair, a full slate of cutting-edge, satellite fairs have cropped up.
Nov 26, 2009 in History
Take a look inside the private art collections of The Rubell Family, Marty Margulies and Craig Robins. The Rubell Family Collection is a labor of love that started in 1964, soon after Don and Mera Rubell were married. Marty Margulies owns celebrated
Nov 25, 2009 in History
Any city in America would have loved to play host to Art Basel's sister fair. But Miami Beach won the prize in 2002, and with it came a major boost in international prestige.
Nov 25, 2009 in History
Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important stage in the country for contemporary art, and a can't-miss date on the calendar of the international art world. Miami Beach's rise and reputation as a cultural capital owes itself in part to the wild succe
Nov 25, 2009 in History
